Ingrid R. Vermeulen

Ingrid R. Vermeulen is an Associate Professor of Early Modern Art History at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work bridges collecting practices, museum history, and the evolution of art historiography in the Enlightenment era.

• PhD (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1999-2006)
• Master’s in Art History and Archaeology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1991-1997)
• Erasmus exchange in Art History (University of Leicester, 1993-1994)

Her research focuses on collecting networks, illustrated art histories, and national biases in Enlightenment-era scholarship. She collaborates with institutions like the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, KNIR Rome, and Fondation Custodia Paris.

Recent publications include studies on Roger de Piles' diplomatic art analysis, Michel de Marolles' Rembrandt album, and the geographies of European art schools. Her work emphasizes connoisseurship, media studies, and the mediatization of art-historical ideas.

Scientific accolades:

• NWO Aspasia Fund (2015)
• Karel van Mander Prize nomination (2011-2015)
• VU Talentgelden Grant (€60,000)

As coordinator of the master's program Curating Art and Cultures, she mentors curators-in-training through internships and courses on collecting, curating, and contemporary curatorial practices. She also contributes to academic networks like the Research School for Art History (OSK) and NIKI Florence.